Did you know that many of Zara perfumes are actually dupes for designer fragrances, including Chanel? Here, I’m letting you in on the secret of which Zara fragrances smell like Chanel No 5, Bleu De Chanel, Mademoiselle and Chance, so you don’t have to spend more of your hard-earned cash than you need to.

The high street brand isn’t just a dab hand at fashion, but their beauty pieces are better than you think too particularly their perfumes. If you’re not ready to splurge on an expensive perfume, Zara’s affordable options are definitely the next best thing. In fact, as well as Chanel, you can find dupes for Byredo Bal d’Afrique, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, Dior Sauvage and many, many more.

Chanel offers arguably the most iconic perfume on the planet, with Chanel No.5 topping bestseller lists every single year. The perfume was created over a century ago, but despite its history, its floral notes of rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley, and iris offer a timeless fragrance that we’re still loving even to this day. But at nearly £100 a bottle, it’s certainly not affordable for all especially during a cost of living crisis. It’s a similar story for Chanel’s other perfumes, like Chance and Bleu de Chanel, but here I’ll be sharing which Zara perfumes offer a similar scent.

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Which Zara perfumes smell like Chanel?

If you’re a big fan of the designer label’s perfumes, you’ll be as excited as I was to discover that Zara has a couple of really good dupes for Chanel fragrances.

Firstly, it’s well-known that Zara Applejuice is a pretty great dupe for Chanel’s Chance perfume. The difference in price is massive; 100ml of Chanel Chance Eau Tendre will set you back over £100, while Zara’s Applejuice is £12.99 for 90ml. It’s definitely worth trying out!

If you’re buying perfume for a man in your life (or anyone who prefers masculine scents), Zara’s Navy Black is also a great dupe for Chanel’s Bleu De Chanel. 80ml of Navy Black comes in at £12.99, while the OG starts at almost £65.

The Real Deal: Chanel Chance Eau Tendre

Chance Eau Tendre Eau De Toilette 50ml Spray, £69 buy now

Chanel’s Chance has notes of pink pepper, jasmine, iris, patchouli, musk and vanilla, which work to create a musky, powdery and floral scent that smells utterly delicious. Similarly Zara’s Applejuice has notes of rose, jasmine, violet, peony, cedar and sandalwood, which work to create a woody and floral scent similar to Chanel’s Chance.

The Dupe: Zara Applejuice

Zara Applejuice Eau De Toilette 90 ML, £12.99 buy now

This is a sweet and playful scent with notes of apple, pear, and a hint of vanilla. People love it for its fresh and inviting aroma, perfect for daytime wear.

The Real Deal: Chanel Bleu De Chanel

Chanel Bleu De Chanel Eau De Toilette Spray 50ml, £56.95 buy now

Chanel’s Bleu De Chanel is a woody fragrance that’s become über popular since launching in 2010. It combines top notes of grapefruit, lemon, mint and pink pepper, middle notes of ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and Iso E Super, and base notes are incense, vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum and white musk.

Meanwhile Zara’s Navy Black sits in a similar, dark bottle, and has top notes of nectarine, bergamot and grapefruit, middle notes of sage and coffee, and base notes of vetiver, amber and patchouli. While the scents aren’t exactly the same, there’s no denying their similarities. And at just £12.99 a bottle, it’s totally worth it.

The Dupe: Zara Navy Black

Zara Navy Black 80ML, £12.99 buy now

This isn’t available for women, but it’s a popular men’s cologne with a mysterious and sophisticated vibe. It has notes of bergamot, lavender, and musk, making it ideal for a night out.

The Real Deal: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense Spray, 50ml, £86.70, Chanel at John Lewis buy now

Mademoiselle is another of Chanel’s most iconic fragrances, with top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, middle notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, and base notes are Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Opoponax. 

The good news is that Zara has a perfect dupe. Bright Rose has top notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, middle notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, and base notes of Patchouli and Vetiver, offering a similar scent to the award-winning perfume from Chanel. The bad news is that Bright Rose has been discontinued. If you’re desperate to get your hands on it, you can always try eBay!

The Dupe: Zara Bright Rose

Zara Bright Rose has been discontinued. Described as a sweet and intensely floral fragrance. Reviewers often mentioned a pleasant sweetness, making it perfect for those who enjoy a touch of sugar in their perfumes.

Check out more Chanel Mademoiselle perfume dupes.

Which Zara perfume is a dupe for Chanel No.5?

Surprisingly, Zara doesn’t have a dupe for Chanel No.5 but it’s not all doom and gloom for thrifty people. There are plenty of other brands that do, including The Body Shop and M&S. The Body Shop’s Wild Jasmine Eau de Toilette (formerly known as Indian Night Jasmine) is a great dupe for the designer scent and comes in at £20 for 50ml.

Which M&S perfume smells like Chanel?

M&S Collection’s Velvet Amber also smells similar to Chanel No.5, and there’s plenty more where that came from. M&S has a number of affordable scents that are dupes for designer fragrances.

Dupe for Chanel No.5: M&S Velvet Amber

Velvet Amber Eau De Toilette 100ml, £10, M&S buy now

This warm and inviting perfume with notes of amber, sandalwood, and rose is popular for cooler weather or a romantic evening.

Which Zara perfume smells like Carolina Herrera?

If you’re a fan of Carolina Herrera’s fragrances, you’ll be glad to know that Zara has a similar perfume. Zara’s Deep Garden is said to be similar to Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl. If you liked this, you might want to check out the Zara perfumes that smell like Dior next.

Dupe for Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl: Zara Deep Garden

Deep Garden 100ml, £17.99, Zara buy now

Zara Deep Garden is a fragrance for women launched in 2018. It’s classified as an Amber Floral scent, described as fresh, bright, and feminine.

Which Zara perfume smells like YSL?

You bet that Zara has a dupe for YSL’s Libre too. Golden Decade is another of Zara’s best sellers as it smells super similar to the iconic luxury scent. Both perfumes have notes of tangerine, lavender, jasmine and orange blossom, so the similarity is undeniable.

Dupe for YSL’s Libre: Zara Golden Decade

Golden Decade EDP 80ml, £17.99, Zara buy now

This perfume is described as luxurious and timeless with notes of jasmine, oud, and saffron. People wear it to make a lasting impression due to its rich and sophisticated aroma.

Which is the most popular perfume of Zara?

Determining Zara’s absolute most popular perfume can be tricky because popularity can fluctuate over time and depend on region. However, here are two of the strong contenders based on online searches, reviews, and mentions:

Zara Red Temptation Eau de Parfum

This one is frequently mentioned as a crowd-pleaser. It’s said to be similar to Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, offering a luxurious and long-lasting sweet, saffron, and woody scent.

Red Temptation Eau de Parfum 80ml, £22.99, Zara buy now

Zara Wonder Rose Eau de Toilette

Wonder Rose Eau de Toilette 90ml, £12.99, Zara buy now

This is another well-liked option for those who prefer floral scents. It features a romantic and feminine blend of pear, red fruits, jasmine, and vanilla.

Which is the best smelling Zara perfume?

Fragrance is subjective, so what one person loves might smell way too much to someone else. That said, there are some seriously good scents at Zara that seem to be crowdpleasers.

Red Temptation is one of my personal favourites. It’s a warm fragrance with notes of saffron, orange, coriander, praline, jasmine, amber, moss and musk, a combination that makes it one of the brand’s bestsellers. Gardenia is another great fragrance that offers more of a fruity scent, with notes of orange blossom, coffee and vanilla.

For more great scents, read our guide to Zara’s best perfumes.